Regardless of their disabilities, all children eventually become adults – physically and legally. Transition planning is about looking ahead at your child’s future life, setting goals, and determining what supports and services will be needed to help them succeed in adulthood.
Under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA), students with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) designed to meet the child’s unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living. In fact, the main purpose of IDEA is to ensure that all children with disabilities are “prepared to lead productive and independent adult lives, to the maximum extent possible.” However, children with disabilities are often described as “falling off a cliff” once they leave high school due to the failure of planning and implementing effective transition plans.
Transition planning should help your child exit high school ready to start the rest of their life with a vision for their future and a plan in place. They may require support in adulthood – the transition IEP can help you spell out what supports your child will need and who will provide them.
Join us for this Power Hour “Transition and the IEP” with our Director of Patient and Family Advocacy, Audrey Vernick, to learn more about this process and how to prepare your child – and yourself – for what happens after high school.
Please note this is a two-part series. Part 2 will be held on June 27, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. PST.
Please note you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE!
About Power Hour
We understand that being a parent of a child who is anywhere on the epilepsy surgery journey can be challenging and overwhelming at times. That’s why we’ve created our Power Hour workshops – to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to empower yourself and your child.
These workshops are designed to be non-intimidating and easy to understand. We use real-life examples to make sure you can easily follow along and apply what you learn.
During the workshops, we’ll cover a variety of topics, including:
- Understanding your child’s needs and the impact they may have on their development;
- Navigating the educational system and finding the right resources for your child;
- Building a support system for yourself and your family;
- Self-care and stress management for parents of children with disabilities
- …. and more!
We believe that by empowering yourself and your child, you can better advocate for their needs and create a more positive and fulfilling life for both of you.
Power Hour workshops are held online and can be attended from the comfort of your own home. They are open to all parents and primary caregivers of children anywhere on the epilepsy surgery journey. We hope you’ll join us for these valuable and informative workshops. Sign up today and take the first step toward empowerment!